Kits, assemblies and components for use in positioning a device, methods of positioning a device, and positioned devices

Abstract

Kits, assemblies and components for positioning a device, methods of positioning a device, and positioned devices. In some aspects, a device is an electronic device, a smart phone or a camera. A representative method comprises placing a magnetic element (e.g., a magnet) in a pocket in an article of clothing, and magnetically adhering to the magnetic element a magnet-adhering element (e.g., a metal plate) to which a device is attached. A representative kit comprises a magnetic element and a device attached to a magnet-adhering element. A representative positioned device comprises a magnetic element to which a device attached to a magnet-adhering element is magnetically adhered. Also a magnet-adhering device assembly comprising a device, a magnet-adhering element and a friction-enhancing member; a strap assembly comprising a self-adhering strap and a magnet-adhering element (or a magnetic element); a body-engaging assembly comprising a body-engaging element and a magnet-adhering element (or a magnetic element); a magnet assembly comprising a magnetic element and a non-magnetic, non-magnet-adhering element; a clothing assembly comprising a magnetic element attached to an article of clothing; and a clothing assembly comprising a magnet-adhering element attached to an article of clothing.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTIVE SUBJECT MATTER[0001]The present inventive subject matter relates to kits, assemblies and components that can be used to position a device, methods of positioning a device, and positioned devices. In some aspects, the present inventive subject matter relates to kits, assemblies and components that can be used to position an electronic device, such as a smart phone or a camera, and other aspects relate to methods of positioning such a device, or such devices held in place.BACKGROUND[0002]Smart phones and digital cameras (including those built into smart phone as well as devices that include or consist of digital cameras but are not part of smart phones) are ubiquitous. In addition, there are a wide array of other devices (electronic devices, non-electronic devices and devices that are combinations of electronic and non-electronic components and / or systems), new devices are being introduced, and existing devices are being developed and / or enhanced. It is likely t...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a technology that allows users to hold and use devices (such as cameras or smart phones) without needing to hold them in their hand. This can be useful in situations where the user needs to have their hands free for other activities, such as skiing or driving, or when they need to quickly remove the device in case of an emergency. The technology also allows the user to view the device's screen without having to hold it, making it easier to capture images or videos while also being able to do other activities. Overall, this technology provides users with more flexibility and comfort while using devices.

Problems solved by technology

It is likely that this trend will continue, and possibly accelerate, as time passes, resulting in the desire (or need) to store, manipulate and / or run such devices (and potentially combinations, possibly complex combinations, of such devices).

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